Best 12 Collard Greens With Turkey Bacon Recipes

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Collard greens, a staple of Southern cuisine, pair exceptionally well with the smoky, savory flavors of turkey bacon. This delectable combination offers a healthier alternative to traditional pork bacon, while still delivering a satisfying and flavorful experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you in selecting the perfect recipe for cooking collard greens with turkey bacon. From simple, everyday meals to elaborate holiday feasts, we'll explore a range of tempting recipes that cater to every taste and occasion. So, get ready to embark on a tasteful adventure as we uncover the best recipe for collard greens with turkey bacon.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BRAISED COLLARD GREENS WITH TURKEY BACON



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This lightened up version of collard greens has a lot of flavor but light on the fat and calories.

Provided by Lisa Grant

Categories     Easy Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 strips of turkey bacon (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 very large bunch collard greens (stemmed and sliced into bite size strips)
1 cup low sodium chicken stock (plus extra if needed)
3 Tablespoons cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil on medium heat in a medium size sauce pan. Add the bacon and saute for a few minutes or until starting to crisp, then set aside on paper towels, leaving the oil in the pan.
  • Add the garlic and saute until fragrant. Add the collard greens and cook until they begin to wilt.
  • Pour in the stock, vinegar, sugar and pepper. Cover and lower the heat to a simmer. Let cook until the greens are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Uncover, add the bacon, raise the heat to medium-high, and reduce the liquid until there is barely any left. Season with salt if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 5.02 g, Protein 5.52 g, Fat 11.33 g, SaturatedFat 2.24 g, Cholesterol 13.72 mg, Sodium 339.09 mg, Fiber 0.17 g, Sugar 3.17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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Good ole country collard greens with bacon and onion. These are so hearty and satisfying, even those who say "I don't like greens" will eat these up! You might even get a "Wow!" after the first bite and a "not at all like I remember them tasting". You can eat them alone but they're best with hot buttered cornbread. Mustard and turnip greens are great this way too. Enjoy!

Provided by MA McBridges

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound bacon ends and pieces
1 large white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups water
2 bunches collard greens, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a heavy pot and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until fat begins to render, about 5 minutes. Drain off 1/2 of the bacon grease.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high and immediately pour in 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add chopped collard greens and 1 more cup of water. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 304.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CELESTE'S COLLARD GREENS WITH TURKEY



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These pork-free collards are a combination of different ingredients that I have tried in my greens over the years trying to perfect them. This is what I finally came up with. Everyone loves them!

Provided by CelestialBeing

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup olive oil
¼ pound turkey bacon, chopped
¼ pound bulk turkey sausage
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
5 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 pounds collard greens, rinsed and trimmed
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup white wine
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon molasses, or more to taste
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, or to taste
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, sausage, onion, and garlic; saute until sausage is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cut collards into thin strips; add to sausage mixture. Pour in chicken stock and wine. Add molasses, vinegar, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring every few minutes, until most liquid is evaporated and collards are tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 479.5 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

COLLARD GREENS WITH TURKEY BACON



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A twist on the classic collard greens using thick, wood-smoked turkey bacon.

Provided by ally-gator

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package smoked turkey bacon, chopped
8 cups water
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch celery seed
1 pinch dried dill weed
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 medium leeks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 pounds collard greens, rinsed and trimmed

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot with chicken broth, salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, celery seed, and dill.
  • While the mixture comes to a boil, melt butter in a small pan over medium-high heat. Saute leeks and garlic in the hot butter until garlic is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add to the pot of water.
  • Cut collard leaves in half and stir into the boiling mixture. Add cooked turkey bacon and cook over high heat for 30 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender and flavors have melded, about 1 hour.
  • Serve hot with or without some of the juice, adding more salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1093.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BRAISED COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large bunches collard greens
4 ounces thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon canola oil, if needed
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut and trim the collard greens, removing the tough stems. Roughly chop the trimmed greens into 1/2-inch ribbons.
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon to leave behind all of the delicious bacon fat to cook the collard greens in.
  • Add the onions and red pepper flakes to the same skillet. Depending on the bacon you use, you may need more fat in the pan, so add the canola oil if needed. Saute until the onions are softened, fragrant and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sweat 30 seconds. Then add the collard greens, stirring constantly until softened. Pour in the chicken broth and wine and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the greens are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Once the greens are tender, return the bacon to the pan, add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY WINGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds collard greens, cleaned and stems removed
2 white onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 smoked turkey wing
2 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Saute onions and garlic in oil until soft and add turkey wing. Add chicken stock and chopped or torn greens. As greens cook down, add water as needed and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Serve with vinegar on the side.

COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY WINGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 white onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 smoked turkey wing
2 cups chicken stock
5 pounds collard greens, cleaned and stems removed
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Saute onions and garlic in oil until soft and add turkey wing. Add chicken stock and chopped or torn greens. As greens cook down, add water as needed and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Serve with vinegar on the side.

INSTANT POT COLLARD GREENS



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These Instant Pot Collard Greens with bacon are so delicious and easy to make!

Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Instant Pot

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices of bacon, uncooked and chopped up
Oil (I used Avocado Oil, but Olive oil would work just fine)
1 cup diced sweet onion
1 pound collard greens, washed and sliced into 2-3 inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
3 cups chicken broth
White vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Add a little bit oil to the pot of your Instant Pot and set to medium saute.
  • Yes, this bacon is not chopped up - but it cooks a lot faster and easier when it is ???? I ended up chopping it up after I took this picture.
  • Once the oil is heated, add bacon and cook until done. Remove and put in a bowl.
  • Remove and cook onions in the bacon grease and oil for about five minutes. Add garlic at the end and cook for about one minute - stir the entire time to prevent burning.
  • Remove onion and garlic and deglaze the bottom of the pan with a couple of splashes of water
  • Add the collards into the pot along with the bacon, onion, garlic and a little extra oil and saute until wilted
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken broth and stir with the wilted collards.
  • Put the lid on the pot, seal it, and set to five minutes on the steam setting.
  • Once the timer goes over, quick pressure release all the pressure
  • Serve immediately - use a slotted spoon to serve. There will be a lot of liquid, so the slotted spoon is essential!
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  • Add a little vinegar if you desire!

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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I've never made collard greens before, but found this recipe online and gave it a try. My whole family loved them. They were great! UPDATE: I just made them without bacon since I didn't have any and just added a smoky hot sauce and they were still good. Some sort of fat just makes them extra good though.

Provided by KristiJoy

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices thick-sliced bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 lbs collard greens, stems removed, sliced into 3-inch-wide strips (can substitute kale or chard)
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the bacon in the skillet until it just begins to brown around the edges, stirring occasionally. Don't overcook the bacon. It should be barely brown around the edges and still somewhat raw-looking in the middle.
  • Add the garlic, salt, pepper, syrup and hot sauce. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, about a minute. Add the vinegar, bring to a simmer, and cook until the amount of liquid is reduced by half, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the collard greens and the chicken broth (or water) and bring to a simmer. Reduce the temp to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the collard greens have wilted and have lost their brightness. Season to taste with additional vinegar and hot sauce. Serve with some of the pan juices from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 583, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.8

COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY



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If you like collard greens then this is what you want. Put down your book, pick up a fork, and dive in because this is captivation. And it's simple.

Provided by darianmotley

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds smoked turkey legs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium jalapeno pepper, very thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons salt, or more to taste
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 cups water
3 tablespoons chicken base
5 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed, and chopped

Steps:

  • Remove meat from turkey legs and cut. Set aside with bones.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add jalapeno and garlic; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add turkey meat and bones; cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Add water and chicken base; bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 3 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add greens, cover, and simmer until greens are limp and tender, about 5 more minutes. Remove bones before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 52.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 6028.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

COLLARD & MUSTARD GREENS WITH BACON RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by LRay

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-ounces slab bacon, about 8 or 9 slices, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small onion, minced
2 large bunches collard greens, stemmed
1 bunch mustard greens, stemmed
1/2 cup chicken stock or canned broth
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Tabasco or hot pepper sauce, optional to taste

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered. Reduce heat to low. Add onion and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add all greens and stock. Cover and cook until greens are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle greens with hot pepper sauce to taste if desired. Transfer to bowl and serve. This recipe can be prepared up to 4 1/2 hours ahead of service. Prepare, cook, and let stand at room temperature, then refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat. Transfer to bowl and serve.

BIG B'S COLLARD GREENS



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Never had a complaint. The broth comes out like soup and here it is an old remedy for what ever ails you.

Provided by Brian W.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 quart chicken stock
3 small ham hocks
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon black pepper
water
1 bunch collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
salt to taste
hot pepper sauce to taste

Steps:

  • Pour chicken stock into a large pot, and add ham hocks onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, black pepper, and enough water to cover ham hocks. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 1 to 2 hours to create the broth.
  • Remove ham hocks from broth. Pull meat from hocks. Add meat and collard greens to the broth. Simmer for 1 to 5 hours, depending on the texture you prefer. Salt to taste, and serve with hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 397 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right collard greens: Look for collard greens that are dark green and have a firm texture. Avoid greens that are yellowing or wilted.
  • Wash the collard greens thoroughly: Collard greens can be gritty, so it's important to wash them thoroughly before cooking. Rinse the greens under cold water and remove any tough stems.
  • Chop the collard greens coarsely: Collard greens will wilt down a lot during cooking, so you can chop them fairly coarsely. Just make sure the pieces are small enough to eat easily.
  • Use a large pot: Collard greens take up a lot of space, so it's important to use a large pot when cooking them. A Dutch oven or stockpot is a good option.
  • Add plenty of liquid: Collard greens need a lot of liquid to cook properly. Water or broth are both good options. You can also add a little bit of vinegar or lemon juice to help brighten the flavor of the greens.
  • Simmer the collard greens until they are tender: Collard greens take a while to cook, so be patient. Simmer them over low heat for at least 1 hour, or until they are tender. You can check the greens by piercing them with a fork. If the fork goes through easily, the greens are done.
  • Season the collard greens to taste: Once the collard greens are tender, season them to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a little bit of sugar or honey to balance out the bitterness of the greens.

Conclusion:

Collard greens are a delicious and nutritious side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. They are especially popular in the Southern United States, where they are often served with ham, turkey, or chicken. Collard greens are also a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and calcium. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious collard greens at home.

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